• The Research Officer will oversee research assistants who will be responsible for data collection working closely with the MEAL officer. • The Research officer will be responsible for implementing the research protocol as per the design and will be responsible for monitoring progress against set objectives during the research period • They will take leadership in establishing a MEAL strategy that links with the research objectives. • They will be responsible for safe custody and ensuring that all research material is stored to maintain maximum safety • The Research officer will support the refinement of key tools and resources that can be used for such a program evaluation – including those that support program implementation • They will work with research assistants and enumerators to conduct key informant interviews, client interviews as well as program staff interviews • They will coordinate routine staff meetings to discuss implementation progress and course correction as per work plan and allocated time for tasks • They will support the research component of the project as a core member of the research team • They will contribute to any research protocol development, IRB application submissions, and research tool development • They will be responsible for executing and overseeing the process documentation component of the study • They will lead any research/program learning dissemination events working with the advocacy manager and reproductive health manager.

• The successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in overseeing health research or innovation programming, with a strong preference to those who have experience working in sexual and reproductive health. • Experience with sexual and reproductive health data collection; experience with collecting data on contraception and post abortion care preferred. • Degree in public health, social sciences or related field. Public or community health background preferred. • Experience managing, implementing, or working on research projects. • Experience with qualitative research methods, including collecting data through interviews and facilitating meetings or focus group discussions. • Experience supervising other staff. Attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills. • Experience working in humanitarian setting with INGO/NGO. • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision. • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels • Fluent in written and spoken English. • A dynamic and flexible individual with ability to multitask and who can work under pressure Team player. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel, power-point presentation skills. • Willingness to travel to ‘insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda’s security policy. • Strong commitment to and knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for under-served populations such as people living in crises, adolescents, and people with disabilities.